The first look of Happiloop is out. Manju Warrier leads the film with Mukesh and Kannada actor-director JP Thuminad.
Anand Menen, who made Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys, directs. The makers shared the poster on October 7, 2026.
What the poster shows
Manju sits with her eyes closed and headphones on. She leans on JP Thuminad's shoulder.
Mukesh and the rest of the cast sit around them in odd poses. It looks like a family get-together.
The plot and release date are yet to be announced.
The title suggests a story about happiness in a loop, but the makers have not explained it. The poster's mood is light and warm.
Why it matters
Vaazha was a surprise hit about a group of young men. Happiloop is Anand Menen's first film since then.
This time the focus moves to a family, with a cast led by Manju Warrier. It also brings JP Thuminad, known for the Kannada film Su From So, to Malayalam.
Mukesh is a veteran of Malayalam comedy. His presence adds to the family-film feel of the poster.
Key details
Film: Happiloop
Director: Anand Menen
Story and screenplay: Ashiq Aimar
Leads: Manju Warrier, Mukesh, JP Thuminad
Cast: Madhu Warrier, VK Prakash, Neeraja Rajendran, Nidhinya, Anu, Nishanth Sagar, Athira Rajeev
Producer: Bineesh Chandran, Movie Bucket
Music: Electronic Kili and Parvatish Pradeep
Cinematography: Gautham Sankar
Editing: Kannan Mohan
Sound design: Don Vincent
Release: Not announced
Anand Menen's work front
Anand Menen made his debut with Gauthamante Radham in 2020. He followed it with Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys in 2024.
Writer Ashiq Aimar earlier worked on Madhuram and Kerala Crime Files Season 1.
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